Jin Yiwei is a sword, and Wei Zhongxian is also a sword. It's just that Wei Zhongxian's sword is in the hands of Emperor Tianqi.
Emperor Apocalypse was known as the Carpenter Emperor in later generations, and he did not seem to have any outstanding achievements.
But one thing that is often overlooked is that although Tianqi seems to be lazy in politics, this guy's political IQ is not comparable to that of Chongzhen later. Although he seems to have no interest in political affairs, he supports Wei Zhongxian and confronts the civil servant group.
No matter how much blood flowed from both sides, he would sit firmly on the Diaoyutai and act as a referee. He would firmly hold the real power in his own hands.
Later, he will be killed by others. Obviously some people can't bear it. For most civil servants, what they want is a mascot to be the emperor. The less brainless the better, so that their value can be reflected.
However, Emperor Tianqi not only had a brain, but he also used it well. He played all the courtiers to the point of death. That's why he had to die.
It seemed that this was the first time Hokusai had heard of such a concept. He was stunned for a moment and didn't know how to refute it. Lu Xiao didn't give him much time to think, but continued.
"It's not just us. None of the civil and military officials in this court has a sword. The only difference is in whose hand the sword is held."
"I'm a weak woman, what's the use of telling me these things. If you're capable, then go drive away the Jiannu slaves, go to Shandong to provide disaster relief, and rehabilitate those who died innocently. Or will you do it in front of a woman like me?
On paper!"
Hokusai's words were full of sarcasm, but Lu Xiao didn't care.
"I'm not telling you these words, do you understand what I mean?"
Hokusai's face turned pale, and when he was about to speak, Lu Xiao stopped him.
"I said, Miss Hokusai, I'm not here to defend you or anything. I'm just here to explain my humble opinion. Whether you believe it or not, it doesn't matter.
But I still have to add something to what I said before. Wei Zhongxian is an eunuch, so he cannot be a swordsman. But on the other hand, it is not necessarily the case!"
At this point, Lu Xiao ignored Beizhai's doubts and stopped the conversation.
"Okay, that's all. It's getting late. Miss Hokusai should go back early. By the way, this is my meeting gift."
Lu Xiao said, took out the file from his arms, put it on the table, then turned around and left without looking back.
Ling Yunkai, who was outside, sighed at the invincible power of the Lord and followed him in a hurry.
It was getting late, so the two of them did not go back to Jinyiwei, but went directly to Chunfeng Tower, where a group of colleagues celebrated Lu Xiao's promotion.
After everyone had finished drinking and eating, and left one after another, there were only four people left in the room: Lu Xiao, Lu Wenzhao, Shen Lian, and Ling Yunkai.
"Ling Yunkai, I asked you to check Zhang Ying before. How is your check going?"
"Returning to your lord, I'm already fully confident that I can unseat Zhang Ying."
There's no reason why Ling Yunkai didn't take this matter seriously. After all, Lu Xiao said that if Zhang Ying was killed, his position in the Hundred Households would be his.
"That's not how the game works. You can check him secretly, but you can't come forward for this kind of thing. Prepare the evidence and I will handle it."
"Thank you, Sir, for your cultivation." If you are excited, you will give a big salute.
Lu Xiao turned to Shen Lian again and said.
"Shen Lian, after you are promoted to the town magistrate, you will start to operate this Qianhu position. I will give you some advice from Wei Zhongxian. At this time, he will not refuse me. But you must take care of all aspects of your own.
, don’t be stingy with your money, do you understand?”
"Thank you, sir, for your cultivation."
Shen Lian was also excited. Who would have thought that the Orion who led them out of the Tatar hunt was already a big shot who could influence the fifth-rank official position. His father was a Jin Yiwei, but he didn't achieve the level of thousands.
For Shen Lian, this can be said to be the glory of his ancestors.
Finally, Lu Xiao asked Lu Wenzhao.
"How are things going in the north?"
This question naturally concerns the borderland Tatars.
"It's not optimistic. I have received some news from the army. The Tatars are afraid that they will attack Shenyang. It is said that it has snowed over there. They are particularly sad this year. It is very likely that they will not be able to bear it."
Lu Xiaoxin said this, because Nurhaci did this in history. Moreover, he captured Shenyang not long after the Battle of Sarhu. However, he actually fought with some reluctance at the time, which shows that there was some haste in decision-making.
In this life, there was a slight deviation. Nurhaci did not attack Shenyang immediately, but retreated to recuperate.
You must know that Shenyang, as an important town in the north, has a very high strategic position. Without Shenyang, the Ming Dynasty completely lost control of the north. On the other hand, the Tatars could advance, attack, retreat or defend, and to a certain extent, they were freed from the shackles of the wild people in the mountains and forests.
But this matter is actually somewhat unsolvable, because it is difficult for Lu Xiao's power to spread among the northern warlords. This information was obtained by Lu Wenzhao through his early connections in the military.
The major military towns in the north have formed a huge bureaucratic network, which is difficult for outsiders to penetrate.
The key is that these military camps and military towns are notoriously corrupt, and their pay ratio has reached a ratio of five to one. There may only be 20,000 people registered out of 100,000. And most of them are old, weak, sick, and disabled, and their combat effectiveness is worrying.
Once a war breaks out, only the retainers of hereditary officers will be able to fight.
But will they let their servants fight for their lives? Obviously not. Once a war breaks out, they will either run away or surrender. They are simply vulnerable.
Although there were many generals who dared to fight, the quality of the soldiers was too poor and they were no match for Nurhachi.
"We can't let them take action this year. We have to find a way to hold them back. How are the Shanxi merchants I asked you to investigate?"
"It has been found out that they are indeed secretly reselling grain and grass supplies outside the customs. I have already taken care of the Jinyi guards over there, conducted strict interrogations, and detained them. This is also one of the reasons why the Tatars are having an extraordinarily difficult time this year.
But these guys are not easy to move. They have already covered the ground from top to bottom. It's okay to use some stumbling blocks, but if we really want to do it, I'm afraid it won't be that easy."
"Now is not the time to take action. Inform the people over there and relax the restrictions on them."
"open?"
The other three people in the room all looked at Lu Xiao in shock.
"Let go of some of it and let them transport some of the grain. Let the Tatars survive this winter."
Shen Lian and Ling Yunkai looked puzzled.
Shen Lian asked directly.
"Why not just take them down?
Lu Wenzhao, on the other hand, showed a clear expression.
"Sir, do you want to raise pigs for one more winter?"
"That's right. The emperor's body is damaged to the foundation, but with all kinds of precious medicinal materials in the palace, it won't be a problem to survive this winter. So, let those pigs gain weight!"
